External Anatomy of Livestock: Terms & Terminology

What is the name of the highest point on most four legged animals?

• Distal

• Caudal

• Crainal

• Dorsal

Where is the most common place to put a tag which identifies an animal?

• Auricle

• Nares

• Skin

• Vibrissae

Which part of the skin houses the hair follicles?

• Keratin

• Caudal

• Epidermis

• Dermis

Keratin is NOT found in which of the following locations?

• Hair

• Hooves

• Head

• Tail

Which of the following is NOT an anatomical term?

• Ventral

• Caudal

• Crainal

• Vibrissae

Which of the following terms is also know as Vibrissae?

• Skin

• Tail

• Nails

• Whiskers

Which of the following is called the area toward the head of the body?

• Cranial

• Proximal

• Distal

• Dorsal

Which of the following is NOT contained within the integumentary system?

• Skin

• Hair

• Eyes

• Nares

Which of the following terms is the Latin word for tail?

• Distar

• Cauda

• Venter

• Proximus

Which external component can be used for defense?

• Bone

• Hair

• Horns

• Dewclaw